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3.6 from 80 reviews
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Overall Review of Hamden Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
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Staff care shows up repeatedly
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are kind, attentive, and responsive to requests.
Many reviewers focus on how staff treat residents with respect and how they respond when families ask for help. Several comments mention caring, compassionate nursing, along with updates on care plans and support for family members. A few reviewers also point to problems with attention or responsiveness, but the broader set of comments repeatedly ties day-to-day experience to how staff show up.
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Rehabilitation and therapy stand out
Physical and occupational therapy are a major reason families describe meaningful progress during rehab stays.
A number of reviews highlight therapy as a core part of the rehabilitation experience, including physical therapy and occupational therapy. Several people describe staff working toward goals and helping with recovery and mobility, including faster-than-expected gains. Even in mixed experiences, residents and families reference therapy schedules and whether therapy time is delivered as expected.
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Food quality is frequently mentioned
Residents often comment on meal quality, while a smaller set of reviews criticize food and cleanliness at dining times.
Positive reviews mention the kitchen preparing meals that residents enjoy and describe lunch or other meals as good. Some reviewers also connect dining to choices and help with timing around appointments. On the other hand, a few reviews criticize food quality and the appearance or handling of meals, which affects how comfortable families felt day to day.
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Safety and staffing draw sharp criticism
Multiple reviews raise serious concerns about supervision, medication management, and whether staffing is sufficient.
Some of the most negative reviews describe residents being left without timely help, including delayed responses to call needs. Other complaints focus on safety issues such as falls, injuries, and medications not handled correctly, which led to emergency visits. One also describes the facility as understaffed and emphasizes the impact that had on residents and families, including feeling that supervision and basic safeguards were not consistent.
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Features
Housing
153 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
This part of Hamden, Connecticut offers a convenient location with easy access to various amenities and services essential for senior living. With several medical facilities, including walk-in centers and orthopedic specialists nearby, residents can rest assured that their healthcare needs will be well taken care of. There are also pharmacies within a short distance for easy access to medications. Additionally, there are a variety of dining options ranging from fast food to casual dining for convenience. For leisure activities, there is a movie theater nearby and several parks for outdoor recreation. The area also has good transportation options with train stations within a few miles for ease of travel. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment suitable for seniors looking for convenience and comfort in their daily lives.
Physicians
Dixwell Medical Walk-In Center (0.8 miles)
CT Orthopaedic Specialists (0.9 miles)
Connecticut Orthopedic Specialists PC (0.9 miles)
Southern New England Ent (1 miles)
Douglas J Grunwald MD (1.2 miles)
Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut (1.5 miles)
Interventional Immunology Center (2 miles)
Restaurants
Glenwood Drive-In (0.9 miles)
McDonald's (1.2 miles)
Ray & Mike's Dairy & Deli (1.4 miles)
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill (1.5 miles)
Mikro Depot (1.8 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (3.2 miles)
McDonald's (3.2 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.9 miles)
Apex Pharmacy, Home Care & Nutrition Center (1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
People's Pharmacy Express (2 miles)
Walgreens (2.2 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)
Walgreens (3.2 miles)
Cafes
Panera Bread (1.5 miles)
Starbucks (4.7 miles)
Kaiydens Coffee (6 miles)
Starbucks (6.1 miles)
Starbucks (8.3 miles)
Theaters
Cinemark North Haven (3.1 miles)
Parks
East Rock Park (4.6 miles)
Edgewood Park (5.5 miles)
Lock 12 Historical Park (5.9 miles)
Wooster Square Park (5.9 miles)
Northford Park (8.2 miles)
Hospitals
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus (5.7 miles)
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153 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Strong physical therapy program with skilled therapists.
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